By Folorunsho Alagbade
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday wished Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State victory in Saturday’s governorship election.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Aiyedatiwa is the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), in the Nov. 16 election.
Mr Obasanjo wished the governor well in the election when he paid him a courtesy visit in Akure.
The former President is in the state ahead of the inauguration of the Ojaja Park in Akure, an estate developed by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
Mr Obasanjo spoke after the governor pleaded to be excused because of tight campaign schedules.
“I understand the challenges of this period for you.
“I remember my campaign in the 1999 election; I covered the entire six states of the South-West in one day.
“I think we started in Akure, Ondo State, then Ekiti and we got to Lagos around 8:00p.m.
“This is a crucial part of the process and I wish you all the best,” he said.
Aiyedatiwa thanked the former President for the visit.
He acknowledged his contributions to the development of Nigeria, adding that his achievements as President remained indelible.
The Governor described Obasanjo as a good recurring decimal in the life of the nation.
Aiyedatiwa said that in spite of his high profile and military background, Obasanjo remained a very humble and humane leader.
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